How many syllables in pursuit?

Syllables in pursuit

2

pur·suit

Pursuit has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say pursuit

Pronunciation/pɚˈsut/
2 syllables, pur-SUIT · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say pursuit slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pur, suit. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with pursuit

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Questions

How many syllables are in pursuit?
Pursuit has two syllables.
How do you divide pursuit into syllables?
Pursuit divides as pur-suit.
Which syllable is stressed in pursuit?
The second syllable (pur-SUIT).

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